Chess Puzzle #1Mn3j — Beginner, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; rook f1; bishop f5; pawns b3/c4/d5/g5/h6. Black: king g8; rook b2; bishop f6; pawns c5/d6/e7/h7. White is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bxg5 — bishop f6→g5, captures pawn. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Be6+ — bishop f5→e6, gives check. Opponent replies Kh8 (king g8→h8).
3. Best move: Rf8# — rook f1→f8, delivers checkmate.

Tactical themes

endgame, mate, mate in 2, short. The combination ends with Rf8# delivering checkmate.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/4p2p/3p1b1P/2pP1BP1/2P5/1P6/1r6/5RK1 b - - 0 46

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